Black Friday: US vs UK

Originally started in the US, the big shopping day always takes place on the day after Thanksgiving.

However retailers like Argos, Tesco and Amazon have started the party early with a whole host of deals already on offer.

Morrisons slashed its prices on booze to celebrate the event.

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BARGAINS: Discounts are expected to be bigger than ever thanks to Brexit

How much will be spent?

Friday is expected to be a record-breaking bonanza after an increase in discounts since the Brexit vote.

Discount website lovethesales.com said the average discount grew by around eight per cent after Britain chose to leave the EU.

Because of this Black Friday retailers will have to slash prices even further to entice shoppers.

Mark Solomon, founder of LovetheSales.com said: "Post Brexit uncertainty has resulted in increased competition between retailers, reflected by more aggressive discounting of inventory.

"If this trend continues, this Black Friday weekend will be the biggest ever."

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Ever popular GHD straighteners fake A and genuine B show a great amount of difference

How do I survive the chaos?

Experts say the key to making it through Black Friday in one piece is planning.

Shoppers should head online before the big day to compare prices and source the best bargains.